Overview of Language Majors

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These degrees adapt to your goals—and take you where you want to go. Currently there are 220 undergraduate students majoring in our programs.

Major Options and Student Stories

French AB

Welcome to UGA Romance Language's program in French and Francophone Studies. In addition to French language courses, we offer a wide variety of classes that address global Francophonie, or French-speaking regions around the world. With excellent language skills and training in literature, media, culture, history and politics, our French and French Studies majors graduate well-equipped to enter a variety of professional schools and careers.

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Italian - Romance Languages AB

Studying the beautiful Italian language grants students access to one of the world’s most significant artistic, cultural, and historical patrimonies. UGA’s Italian section offers Italian language training and a variety of courses in literature, film and cultural studies which prepare our majors for careers as global citizens. Immerse yourself in UGA’s Cortona Center, in the heart of Tuscany, to widen your intellectual and cultural horizons.

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Portuguese - Romance Languages AB

Students of Portuguese at UGA gain excellent language skills and training in the literature, media, culture, history, and politics of the fascinating and diverse Luso-Brazilian world. Our Romance Languages majors with a focus on Portuguese, graduate with a unique set of skills that prepare students for professional school in law or medicine, graduate school, and a broad spectrum of career pathways in public and private sector employment.

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Spanish AB

Students explore the inner richness of the Spanish language and its diverse traditions in courses designed to build proficiency and knowledge of a vast cultural heritage. Immerse yourself through study abroad in Spain or Latin America, and Service Learning in the community. Because Spanish is the second most spoken language of the US, our majors pursue professional careers across sectors: law, public service, health professions, business, journalism, and education.

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Two Languages -Romance Languages AB

For heritage speakers, students entering UGA with AP credit, or students with a talent for languages, this degree allows you to combine two languages in a single major. Enter exclusive contact zones between cultures where English isn't spoken. Excellent social and communication skills, combined with multi-faceted knowledge of international perspectives, lead majors to unique career pathways with global and upward trajectories.

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Romance Languages MAJOR+

Students who want to professionalize and have room for curiosity and growth during college can choose a Romance language major + an applied field.

PATHWAYS These minor and certificate combinations allow you to achieve advanced proficiency with a major—and apply it in a closely related field where your depth of knowledge, perspective, and communication skills are a rare plus.

Policy & Leadership	HEalth & Business	Media & Heritage
International Human Rights & Security	Global Health & Internship	Historic Preservation Studies
Law, Jurisprudence & the State	Human Services	Museum Studies & Internship
Nonprofit Management & Leadership	Sustainability & Capstone	New Media
Personal & Organizational Leadership	Entrepreneurship	TESOL & K-12 Language Ed
PROPEL Rural Scholars	Fashion Merchandising	Urban & Metro Studies
uLEAD Certificate & Internship	Hospitality & Food Industry Management	Women's & Gender Studies

Proven intercultural competence and linguistic proficiency will distinguish you on the job market. You will also stand out for recruitment to advanced degree programs in fields that integrate humanities expertise.

Romance Languages Career Guide

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